Head of Performing Arts (Music or Drama specialist)
Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS, TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 16 October 2024
Job overview
Grace Academy Darlaston, is a vibrant and successful secondary Academy on the outskirts of Walsall rated by Ofsted as 'Good'. We have 1,000 students on roll across the Academy and we are expanding rapidly. The Academy results have improved year on year placing us amongst the best performing secondary schools in Walsall.
An exciting opportunity has arisen where we are seeking to appoint a Head of Performing Arts (with a music or drama specialism) starting January 2025. This department currently consists of Music and Drama. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to take a lead role in maintaining high standards and expectations in our Performing Arts department. You will be a dynamic individual who is committed to delivering success through contributing to raising standards in student attainment and achievement.
You will:
- Lead the Performing Arts Team and provide direction and support for Teaching and Learning priorities within the department and ensure it is managed and organised to meet the needs of our students and our Academy.
- Be responsible for securing high standards of teaching and learning through curriculum development and implementation, resulting in performance matching or exceeding school expectations.
- Ensure that all our students make at least expected progress and that ambitious targets for student performance are met.
- To play a role in the implementation of Academy policies and practice and be responsible, like all other staff, for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
- Be encouraged to develop your career through our professional development programme.
For an informal visit or to apply for this position please contact GADRecruitment@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk
Our main website can be accessed at https://darlaston-graceacademy.org.uk/
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 16th October 2024
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The Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Grace Academy Darlaston
- Grace Academy Darlaston
- Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury
- West Midlands
- WS10 8QJ
- United Kingdom
Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our Recent Ofsted report in April 2022 states ‘Excellence is one of the key values of the school. This value is the guiding principle of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to achieve high academic aims and develop as well-rounded individuals.’ The outcome of the Inspection was that ‘Grace Academy Darlaston continues to be a good school’. All members of our school community – students, parents and staff should be proud of this achievement.
It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with the job of leading Grace Academy Darlaston and continuing this excellent work. It is our intention to see the Academy continue to flourish and to guide all students to achieve their full potential whilst embracing the core values that Tove Learning Trust’s Grace Academies uphold.
Principal
Henry Holland
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
View Grace Academy Darlaston’s latest Ofsted report
We are part of Tove Learning Trust, a highly successful, and growing, multi-academy trust. As an employer, they offer:
Support and well-being - In joining Tove Learning you will become part of a family who really look out for one another. Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and advice for you and your close family and access to lots of well being support.
Professional development - Join a trust where your performance review is truly targeted around you and your development. We want you to be the best you can be which in turn will enhance your performance and lead to outstanding outcomes for all.
Excellent pension schemes - Both pension schemes are defined benefit schemes where you build up your pension based on a fixed formula to provide a guaranteed income at retirement. You have the opportunity to see what your actual pension will be.
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